Taylor: You can't take it personally or let it go to your head. It's just because we're in the public eye. When you're onstage, it creates excitement and girls start screaming.

~Jump Magazine, June/July 2000

So you don't stare into the mirror and tell yourselves how cool you are?

Isaac: No, no, no! We look in the mirror and think, Wow, what are they thinking? Honestly, the day that I say "Wow, I'm cool," I hope somebody slaps me.

Taylor: Oh, we will!

~Jump Magazine, June/July 2000

What are some of the best compliments you've received from fans?

Taylor: It's inspiring when we get letters from people saying, "You've changed our lives." Or "I was gonna commit suicide and now I'm not because of one of your songs."

Isaac: Those are cool! But even the littlest compliments, like somebody walking up and saying "I just wanted to say I really like your music and I think you guys are cool," encourages us to keep doing it -- not only because we love doing it, but because people identify with our music and actually get something out of it.

~Jump Magazine, June/July 2000

Isaac: It's very cool to have people who are into the band and what we do, but it all comes down to the music. They might not necessarily be into us as people, except for the fact that we're musicians.

~Jump Magazine, June/July 2000

Taylor: Looks may be the initial reason you're attracted to someone, but after that, it becomes more about the kind of person she is.

~Jump Magazine, June/July 2000

Zac: Oh yeah, women love me! [Laughs]

~Jump Magazine, June/July 2000

As for the subject matter, Taylor says, "There's this perception of what an upbeat song it is, but lyrically it's about making sure to hold on to things that matter and how short life is. The opening verse is, 'You have so many relationships in this life/ Only one or two will last/ You go through all this pain and strife/ Then you turn your back and they're gone so fast.'"

~Rolling Stone, December 7, 2000

"We were young, so that [teen idol] card was pulled out." says Taylor of Hanson's breakthrough era. "People thought, 'How could they possibly have a future? They're too young.' But as musicians, we've always aimed to be a band with longevity."

~Teen People Magazine, May 2000

I've been thinking I've been thinking I've been thinking too much I just want to live now for a little while And cast my dreams to the wind Don't wanna wonder Don't wanna wonder what it's all about I'm just working for a living singing with my friends As I cast my dreams to the wind

~Maryland, Vonda Shepherd

Wishing everyone going to the Baltimore, Maryland show a fantastic time!!! :)

Oh Philadelphia freedom shine on me, I love you Shine a light through the eyes of the ones left behind Shine a light, shine a light Shine a light, won't you shine a light Philadelphia freedom I love you, yes I do

~Philadelphia Freedom, Elton John

Rock on! Have a great time tonight at the Philly, PA show! :)

I wish I can frame you and this feeling on the wall, To stare at until there is no time...

~Runaway Run, Hanson

Rock and roll band everybody's waitin' Gettin' crazy, anticipatin' Love, and music, play, play, play, Yeah, yeah, yeah

~Rock & Roll Band, Boston

Have a blast at the Boston concert tonight, guys! To our dear friend TH, for her birthday today:

Our best wishes, TH! :)

TLS and Marica

I want to be a part of it - New York, New York...

To our fellow members attending the New York show at China Club tonight - have a fabulous time. We know you will!

Walker Hanson : How were the caves? Taylor: Sweet! We had to climb up the hill, and climb some more rocks, and then we went in there. It was pretty cool.

~Tulsa, Tokyo and the Middle of Nowhere

Everyone attending the Hanson concert at the "Northern Lights", Albany, NY tonight - have a blast! And tell us all about it! :c)

Rick "The Temp" Campanelli: What do you think of Toronto?? You've been here before?

Isaac: Yes, Toronto is very cool.

Taylor: We love Toronto.

~Much Music Interview, June 22, 1998

We are very sorry that tonight's show in The Guvernment, Toronto was postponed.

For everyone affected, we hope that the new date will be announced soon and that all of you will be able to attend.

Taylor:To hell with the money part! Now the fun part!

~Tulsa, Tokyo and the Middle of Nowhere

Hey Motor City They tell me you are real They also say you're crazy with a funk bass feel Call me anytime anytime you want The door is always swingin' in this Boys Club

I get lost because of that way you walk And shake that thing around Like radios on the ground That's when I get lost Lay some Aretha on me

~Motor City, Company of Strangers

Everyone going to Millstreet @ Clutchs Cargos, Detroit tonight - have the time of your lives!

Taylor: When do we go to SEGA World?

~Tulsa,Tokyo and the Middle of Nowhere

I'm makin' my way back to Chicago I'm makin' my way come rain or shine I'm gonna find true love waiting for me I'm gonna make it all work out for good this time

~Back to Chicago, Styx

To all that are attending the Hanson concert at Schuba's, Chicago tonight - ROCK OUT!

Escape to the intimate, candlelit setting of The Ascot Room to relax, talk and enjoy a variety of eclectic musical offerings. Adjacent to The Garden Room, The Ascot Room will remind you of the nostalgic clubs of the 1930's with its' romantic ambience and stylish stage. Decorated in vintage European style, it is the perfect place to relax and unwind.

~thequestclub.com

They may not be selling out arenas anymore, but they are still making their music the way they want to for a smaller but loyal fan base, while still affording everyone the opportunity to make a living.

~Artists turn tables on the major labels by going indie, By G. Brown, Denver Post Popular Music Writer

Out there in the spotlight you're a million miles away Every ounce of energy you try to give away As the sweat pours out your body like the music that you play Here I am On the road again There I am Up on the stage Here I go Playin' star again There I go Turn the page

~Turn The Page, Bob Seger

The Soiled Dove is Denver's intimate concert setting featuring the best in live entertainment. Located in the world famous Lower-Downtown Denver area, affectionately known as LoDo. The Soiled Dove offers a selection of entertainment, ranging from premier local talent to National recording artists in all styles of music.

~Denver Local Music Scene, Soiled Dove

Bright light city gonna set my soul Gonna set my soul on fire Got a whole lot of money that's ready to burn, So get those stakes up higher There's a thousand pretty women waitin' out there And they're all livin' devil may care And I'm just the devil with love to spare Viva Las Vegas, Viva Las Vegas

How I wish that there were more Than the twenty-four hours in the day 'Cause even if there were forty more I wouldn't sleep a minute away Oh, there's black jack and poker and the roulette wheel A fortune won and lost on ev'ry deal All you need's a strong heart and a nerve of steel Viva Las Vegas, Viva Las Vegas

Viva Las Vegas with you neon flashin' And your one armbandits crashin' All those hopes down the drain Viva Las Vegas turnin' day into nighttime Turnin' night into daytime If you see it once You'll never be the same again

I'm gonna keep on the run I'm gonna have me some fun If it costs me my very last dime If I wind up broke up well I'll always remember that I had a swingin' time I'm gonna give it ev'rything I've got Lady luck please let the dice stay hot Let me shout a seven with ev'ry shot Viva Las Vegas, Viva Las Vegas, Viva, Viva Las Vegas

~Viva Las Vegas, Elvis Presley

What I would want people to say - 'Wow, this is a whole other level!' On the next record, I want people to say that again.

~Taylor, Midwest Beat, October 2000

My love waits there in San Francisco Above the blue and windy sea When I come home to you, San Francisco, Your golden sun will shine for me!

~I Left My Heart in San Francisco, Tony Bennett

Rollin' down the Imperial Highway With a big nasty redhead at my side Santa Ana wind blowin' hot from the north And we was born to ride Roll down the window, put down the top Crank up the Beach Boys, baby Don't let the music stop We're gonna ride it till we just can't ride it no more >From the South Bay to the Valley >From the West Side to the East Side Everybody's very happy 'Cause the sun is shining all the time Looks like another perfect day I love L.A. (We love it) I love L.A. (We love it) Look at that mountain Look at those trees Look at that bum over there, man He's down on his knees Look at these women There ain't nothin' like em nowhere Century Boulevard (We love it) Victory Boulevard (We love it) Santa Monica Boulevard (We love it) Sixth Street (We love it, we love it) I love L.A. (We Love It) I Love L.A. (We Love It) I Love L.A. (We Love It)

~I Love L.A., Randy Newman

I say baby you are amazing I want to let you see that you are everything and more to me I will let you be I will I will

~Amazing, Josh Kelley

I always wanted (oh yes I did) To fit into a band I got to, I got to: Sing my songs, sing my songs, sing my songs And become a big piano playing man So here I am, here I am, here I am... Oh, in this Hollywood city Yeah.. City of stars, movies, women and cars Well I guess.. I guess I have to stay! Alright!

~Hollywood Swingin, Jamiroquai

A Los Angeles landmark for 30 years. Located in West Hollywood, The Roxy's Sunset Strip location has many stories to tell......

~theroxyonsunset.com

We can cruise around listen to the sounds till the sun goes down there's a party goin on in every corner that's why i gotta be in california we can take a top off the ride we can hit the shore we can hit sunset (we can hit the stars) there's a party goin on in every corner that's why i gotta be in California

~California, Akia

Have fun at the Anaheim show tonight everyone!